Smiths Of Acton food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ealing
Smiths Of Acton holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 22 March 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 65 Old Oak Common Lane, Acton, W3 7DD
How it compares in Ealing
In Ealing, 58% of rated places manage a 5, so Smiths Of Acton sits behind roughly 1,773 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,773 | 58% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 615 | 20% | ← Smiths Of Acton | |
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 210 | 7% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 135 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 30 | 1% |
A further 622 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Smiths Of Acton none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Smiths Of Acton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Malika Butchery Retailers - other | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| A K Convenience Store Retailers - other | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Acton Vale Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| A.P.P.L.E. Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| 1070 Kitchen Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Acton Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Acton Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
Questions about Smiths Of Acton
What is Smiths Of Acton's food hygiene rating?
Smiths Of Acton has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ealing Council on 22 March 2023.
Is Smiths Of Acton safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Smiths Of Acton last inspected?
Smiths Of Acton was last inspected on 22 March 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ealing Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Smiths Of Acton?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Smiths Of Acton compare to other places in Ealing?
58% of the 3,049 rated food businesses in Ealing hold the top rating of 5, while Smiths Of Acton holds a 4. 615 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ealing Council inspects Smiths Of Acton and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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